Ruger Auto for CCW

The Dutchman

Any opinions on which, if any, Ruger auto would be good for a CCW gun?

Spider7115

If you like a 9mm, Ruger just came out with a striker-fired auto called the SR9. You can read about it here: http://ruger.com/SR9/



If you want more power, the Model P-345 would probably be a good choice.

abcguns2

O.K. , well , generally speaking , ruger makes a very good gun , but they are NOT popular with the normal 'carry types' of folks ???
Most likely because of size/bulk/weight ect.ect.
As you may know , small is in , as per 'carry' , regardless of caliber ???
As a matter of fact , my 'off duty' guns include a Glock model 27 compact 40 cal. , & a Keltec 40 cal. & a Charter snub 38 revolver and last a American derringer in 44 cal. , I normally 'carry' the glock (dept. prefered?) then occassionally the others in order as listed , and have not 'carried' the glock (off duty) only a FEW times in the last year ...
So , whatever you like and works for you ....
Good Luck !!!
d.a.stearns
Gunsmith / LEO
Niota , Tn

cce1302

I carry my P95DC sometimes, just for kicks and giggles. Is it a good CCW? no, not really. But it's not bad.

The Dutchman

Thanks for assistance. I carry a revolver now BUT I am terrible with double-action shooting. Thought I would try an auto for a carry gun. I am better shooting with them.

midnightrunpaintballer

i have a springfield xd service model which i'm sure would be a good comparison to an average ruger when it comes to size. i think that whatever you choose should be as thin as possible. length is easier to conceal. i can hide my full size 1911 much easier than my 4in xd because of the difference in width

4440rk

The Ruger P series are a bit large for me to carry. Although in the winter time I do carry my P85. My 1911 is enough thinner that it carries much nicer. Just my preference. Most of the time I carry a Taurus M85.

William81

I have never shot a Ruger firearm of any kind that had a decent trigger. That is the main reason I would look at S&W, Glock, HK,
Springfield or most other major manufactors out there.

Mobuck

I carry a KP95DC because it always works and I don't have to prevent occasional exposure. It's pretty big and thick but when carried in a decent belt holster is not bad. I use either a synthetic or a leather belt slide. I don't really like the belt slide because it shows the muzzle if your cover garment hikes up. Around here everyone has a phone or other electronics stuck on their belt so the plastic holster passes for one of those. I think the synthetic frame and stainless slide of this pistol stays looking much better with use than a blued pistol which gets scratched and worn. I have carried a blued hi power in a synthetic holster for about a week and it showed considerable blue loss.

buddyb

I carried and still do sometimes a P-97 because I knew it would work if I needed it.It has been used and abused and has never let me down.

Wehrmacht_45

If you can conceal it, they are fine and reliable guns.